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Amanda

 

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re-done every 3 years  
I 'am very interested in a breast enlargement. I have heard that you need to have it re-done every 3 years but can not find any information on this. Is this the case, or is it that once it has been done there is no further surgery involved.


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RE: re-done every 3 years  
I heard it was every 7 years, but you should check with a doctor.
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RE: re-done every 3 years  
The reoperation information at the FDA's website states:

"According to this study, about 1 in 3 women getting breast implants for reconstruction needed a reoperation within five years, and about 1 in 8 women getting breast implants for augmentation needed a reoperation within five years.

Prospective studies of saline-filled breast implants approved by FDA in May 2000 showed reoperation rates of 13-21% at 3 years and 20-26% at 5 years for augmentation patients. The same studies showed reoperation rates of 39-40% at 3 years and 43-45% at 5 years for reconstruction patients.8,9"

Source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/localcomplications.html
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RE: re-done every 3 years  
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Stephanie

 

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RE: re-done every 3 years  
Your augmentation can only last as long as the life of the implant. This can be determined by checking with the company that manufactures the type of implant your plastic surgeon is using. The following link may be helpful www.mentorcorp.com
6/30/2008 8:54:28 PM ID: 645
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